The Making Art in Communities (MAC) Arts Grants Scheme has been designed to support community groups in the delivery of arts events, projects, or activities.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 4pm on Friday 28 November 2025.
Who it is for
Organisations must be able to demonstrate the following basic eligibility criteria
- an open and accountable governing document (constitution or articles and memorandum of association, or applicable governing document) that has been adopted at a public meeting of the group’s membership
- a bank account in the name of the organisation, which requires a minimum of two unrelated members to authorise withdrawals and an annual set of independently examined financial accounts, endorsed at an Annual General Meeting
- a management committee or governing board, elected by its membership at an Annual General Meeting, and elected office bearers
- have appropriate safeguarding policies for protecting children and vulnerable adults, who are involved as part of the group’s programme
- evidence of public liability insurance cover of a minimum £5 million for the activities of the group, including the proposed festival, or confirmation from a broker that this can be produced
- evidence of employers liability insurance (where applicable) to cover a minimum £10 million for the activities of the group, including the proposed festival, or confirmation from a broker that this can be produced
- evidence that the group is based within our area or that the festival beneficiaries are residents of our area
Support you can get
The importance of the arts and creative activities to the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities is a key part of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council’s Community Plan.
In support of this, the Making Art in Communities (MAC) Arts Grants Scheme has been designed to support community groups in the delivery of arts events, projects or activities, which take place in the area through the provision of direct grants.
A maximum grant of up to £1,500 is available for any one organisation in each financial year.
Support organisers
- Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
Next Steps
on the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council website
Published
17 November 2025
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